payroll analyst (Remote - U.S.)

Starbucks Coffee Company•Seattle, WA

1d•$25 - $42•Remote

About The Position

As a Starbucks Payroll Analyst, you will help ensure that more than 250,000 partners across the United States and Canada are paid accurately and on time. You will support payroll operations through complex payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, project support, process improvements, and compliance activities while delivering exceptional partner service. The role requires analytical skills, attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Requirements

Experience with multi-state or provincial full-cycle payroll processing, including time entry through general ledger entry.
Strong analytical and technical skills, attention to detail, and execution skills, with the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology and identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements.
Foundational understanding of payroll, including garnishments, bonus payments, special payments, and U.S. payroll taxes.
Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
Strong customer service skills, consistent follow-through, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to lead, mentor, and coach peers and other partners.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Canadian payroll taxes.

Responsibilities

Prepare paychecks requiring special processing, including bonus payouts, corrections to hours, off-cycle batch processing, and applying appropriate overtime rules, deductions, benefits, and accruals.
Research, respond to, and resolve incoming emails and cases from the call tracking system in a courteous and professional manner and in a timely way.
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements.
Lead cross-functional teams in resolving process concerns and developing new processes.
Maintain process documentation and validate policies and procedures against state and provincial laws.
Participate in periodic internal auditing of key responsibilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Other voluntary insurance benefits
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Family expansion reimbursement
Paid vacation from date of hire
Sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked
Eight paid holidays
Two personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Student loan management resources
Access to other educational opportunities
Backup care
DACA reimbursement